Assistant Professor, Research on Undergraduate Mathematics Education
Company: James Madison University
Location: Harrisonburg
Posted on: January 23, 2023
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Job Description:
Position Details
Position Information
Working Title
Assistant Professor, Research on Undergraduate Mathematics
Education
Position Number
8091
Posting Number
F2015
Position Type
Instructional Faculty - Full Time
Position Status
Full Time
College/Division
College of Science and Mathematics
Department
100026 - Mathematics and Statistics
Pay Rate
Commensurate with Experience
Specify Range or Amount
Is this a JMU only position?
No
Is this a grant-funded position?
No
Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position?
No
Position Summary Information
About James Madison University
Mission
We are a community committed to preparing students to be educated
and enlightened citizens who lead productive and meaningful
lives.
Vision
To be the national model for the engaged university: engaged with
ideas and the world.
Who We Are
Located in the heart of Virginia's beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the
city of Harrisonburg is approximately 120 miles from Washington,
D.C. and Richmond, VA. With a population of just over 53,000,
Harrisonburg is one of the most diverse communities in the
Commonwealth of Virginia. JMU is a selective, public institution
with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that
lead to an outstanding education and inclusive environment for
students, faculty and staff. The student body includes
approximately 20,000 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students,
with over 1,000 full-time instructional faculty.
JMU offers thriving programs in the liberal arts, science and
technology, and professional disciplines at the undergraduate,
master's and doctoral levels. The university is committed to
expanding diversity, fostering equity and inclusion, and supporting
superlative teaching and scholarship. JMU has achieved national
recognition for the high quality of its academic programs, focus on
maintaining strong student/faculty interaction, and innovative
faculty research.
General Information
The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at James Madison
University invites applications for a tenure-track, academic year
position in mathematics or statistics at the rank of Assistant
Professor to begin August 2023. Candidates should have documented
expertise in Research on Undergraduate Mathematics Education (RUME)
with demonstrated interest in student learning in undergraduate
mathematics or statistics courses. This position is part of JMU
College of Science and Mathematics' discipline-based education
research (DBER) focused on the teaching of science and mathematics
in higher education. The hired candidate will join other present
and incoming cohorts also focused on DBER.
Who We Are: The successful applicant will join an energetic and
dynamic department consisting of 55 full-time faculty in the areas
of pure mathematics, applied mathematics, statistics, and
mathematics education. Our faculty are active in professional
fields at the local, national, and international level and are
dedicated to excellence in undergraduate education. We currently
offer Bachelor's degrees in Mathematics and Statistics, minors in
Mathematics and Statistics, an M.Ed. in Mathematics, and are the
core group offering a minor in Data Analytics. The department
houses the Center for Statistical Consulting, the JMU Experimental
Mathematics (JEM) Lab, and the Center for Computational Mathematics
and Modeling. We are also proud of our outreach efforts that
include the annual madiSTEM and Shenandoah Undergraduate
Mathematics & Statistics conferences and the Family Math Night
program with local schools. We care about people and value
high-quality undergraduate education, diversity, equity, and
inclusion. Our recent efforts to support underrepresented and
first-generation student populations resulted in the establishment
of the Haynes Residential Learning Community. The department is
committed to further becoming a place where students, staff, and
faculty of all backgrounds experience a supportive, affirming
environment. For additional information about the department, see
the department homepage at .
Duties and Responsibilities
The candidate will be committed to developing or continuing a
vibrant research program in undergraduate mathematics or statistics
education. The successful candidate's research and teaching efforts
should improve teaching and learning within undergraduate
courses.Responsibilities of the position include:
Qualifications
We are especially interested in candidates who have a demonstrated
commitment towards building an equitable, inclusive, and diverse
scholarly environment as well as those with a passion for outreach
projects.Required qualifications include:
Conditions of Employment
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a
criminal background check.
E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required
to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity
and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison
University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work
authorization.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Date
10/13/2022
Beginning Review Date
11/14/2022
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Proposed Starting Date
08/25/2023
EEO Statement
James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a
diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free
of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate
discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color,
disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information,
national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race,
religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.
We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students,
faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these
qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education
in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in
candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing
commitment to this core quality.
Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact
the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.
Reasonable Accommodation Request
If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance
searching or applying for jobs please contact us at (540) 568-3597
or . You may also visit the JMU Human Resource Office, located at
752 Ott Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 and we will be happy to
assist you.
Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report
Notice of Availability - Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains information
regarding campus security and personal safety including topics such
as: crime prevention, the university police law enforcement
authority, crime reporting policies, disciplinary procedures,
protocols for the immediate notification of students and staff upon
confirmation of a significant emergency on campus and other matters
of importance related to security and safety. The report includes
statistics for the most recent three-year period of reported crimes
that have occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or
property owned or controlled by JMU or its affiliates; and on
public property within or immediately adjacent to and accessible
from the campus.
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report includes campus housing
fire statistics for the most recent three-year period, a
description of each on-campus student housing facility fire safety
system, the number of fire drills held during the previous calendar
year, policies or rules on portable electrical appliances, smoking,
and open flames in student housing; and procedures for student
housing evacuation in the event of fire along with other fire
safety information.
The JMU Annual Security and Fire Safety Report includes the
Harrisonburg campus and the three overseas branch campuses;
Florence, Antwerp, and London. It is available electronically
http://www.jmu.edu/publicsafety/clerycompliance/2018Annual-Security-and-Fire-Safety-Report.shtml
You can obtain a copy of any of this report by contacting the
Office of Public Safety, MSC 6810, James Madison University,
Harrisonburg, VA 22807 or request that a copy be mailed to you by
calling (540)568-6769/6913.
Minimum Reference(s) Required
3
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
https://joblink.jmu.edu/postings/13055
Additional Posting Information
To apply for initial review, all candidates will complete a JobLink
application and submit:
After initial review, selected candidates will also be asked to
submit detailed statements addressing their teaching philosophy and
research interests through a description of the applicant's work in
teaching or scholarly activities.
Keywords: James Madison University, Harrisonburg , Assistant Professor, Research on Undergraduate Mathematics Education, Education / Teaching , Harrisonburg, Virginia
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